Beethoven: Violin Concerto, Kreutzer Sonata & Encores 180gram 2LP Set

David Oistrakh Beethoven: Violin Concerto, Kreutzer Sonata & Encores Limited 180gram 2LP Set

Overview:

David Oistrakh (1908-1974), renowned for the fullness of his tone, his unparalleled sense of legato, his warm, powerful, and deep sound, his incredible mastery of the bow, and a sonority that is immediately recognizable, is undoubtedly one of the greatest violinists of all time. His recordings have been celebrated worldwide and continue to be milestones in the discography of classical music. This double vinyl album features some of his finest recordings, including a magnificent rendition of the Beethoven Violin Concerto with André Cluytens, a moment of pure poetry. It also includes the Kreutzer Sonata with his legendary partner Lev Oborin, and a selection of encores with Vladimir Yampolsky. The entire program benefits from a new high-definition remastering from the original tapes, ensuring that the brilliance of Oistrakh's artistry is preserved and enhanced for contemporary listeners.

Featured Tracks:

Side: 1

1 Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61: I. Allegro ma non troppo (Cadenza by Kreisler) - David Oistrakh & Orchestre National de la Radiodiffusion Francaise & Andre Cluytens

Side: 2

1 Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61: II. Larghetto (Cadenza by Kreisler) - David Oistrakh & Orchestre National de la Radiodiffusion Francaise & Andre Cluytens
2 Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61: III. Rondo. Allegro (Cadenza by Kreisler) - David Oistrakh & Orchestre National de la Radiodiffusion Francaise & Andre Cluytens

Side: 3

1 Violin Sonata No. 9 in A Major, Op. 47 "Kreutzer": I. Adagio sostenuto - Presto
2 Violin Sonata No. 9 in A Major, Op. 47 "Kreutzer": II. (a) Andante con variazioni. Theme - Andante
3 Violin Sonata No. 9 in A Major, Op. 47 "Kreutzer": II. (b) Andante con variazioni. Variation I
4 Violin Sonata No. 9 in A Major, Op. 47 "Kreutzer": II. (c) Andante con variazioni. Variation II
5 Violin Sonata No. 9 in A Major, Op. 47 "Kreutzer": II. (d) Andante con variazioni. Variation III

Side: 4

1 Violin Sonata No. 9 in A Major, Op. 47 "Kreutzer": II. (e) Andante con variazioni. Variation IV
2 Violin Sonata No. 9 in A Major, Op. 47 "Kreutzer": III. Finale. Presto
3 Suite bergamasque, L 82, L. 75: III. Clair de lune (Arr. Roelens for Violin and Piano) - David Oistrakh & Vladimir Yampolsky
4 7 Canciones populares espanolas: No 4, Jota (Arr Kochanski for Violin and Piano) - David Oistrakh & Vladimir Yampolsky
5 Valse-scherzo, Op. 34 (Arr. Bezekirsky for Violin and Piano) - David Oistrakh & Vladimir Yampolsky